An Innovative Air Traffic Controller Training System Using AI

airpalette 3D Simulator can be fully configured to simulate air traffic situations of almost any conceivable volume.

Traditional training simulators for air traffic control require a number of instructors for their operation. From economic and administrative standpoints however, effectively utilizing many instructors is not an easy task.
The operation environment aspect is another problem. A training simulator tends to require a substantial environment, along with costly training of professional instructors.
airpalette 3D Simulator has been developed as an application supporting Windows (XP/Vista/7/8); this facilitates easy access from any PC.
Another airpalette 3D Simulator feature is catering for fully automated operation of many aircraft types, from military to rotor craft such as helicopters, as well as general commercial aircraft, using the latest AI （Artificial Intelligence） system integrated using AISHIP. It perfectly simulates and records every operation of a 'pilot' as if a real pilot was actually on board. This enables simple simulation of tens of aircrafts watched over by a single individual, with just routine permissions or limited irregular directions from the instructors.

Intuitive, visual interface

The user interface of airpalette 3D Simulator is similar to real ATC equipment with its green and orange flight strips, radar screen display simulating a real aircraft for example.
The simulation time line can be easily controlled using intuitive buttons “Play”, “Pause”, and “Fast Forward”, just as in a simple music player.

Incorporating various field opinions and demands, the simulator enables handling of almost all commands required for air traffic control simply by using the Command buttons. It is possible to change a taxiing route just by clicking on the screen. Instructions specific to military aircraft with formations of up to 4 aircrafts are also available.
airpalette 3D Simulator also supports console commands popularly used in previous ATC simulators. Complex instructions such as radar vectors are also available.
*H command (Heading), A command (Altitude), S command (Speed); with concatenation of commands also supported.

Examples of commands supported

Approach commands

Go Around

Touch and Go

Low Approach

Departure commands

Intersection Departure

Rolling Takeoff

Lineup and Wait

Takeoff Abort

Flight commands

Left/Right 360 turn

Follow Approach

Free Track (timed route)

Military commands

360 Overhead

Formation Break

Intrail Departure

Alert Departure

Ground commands

Pushback

Long Pushback

Short Pushback

Cross Runway

Hold Position

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Flexible system configuration

airpalette 3D Simulator consists of a network of modules each with a specific function. Modules can be freely combined according to budget and other requirements, going from a private training system to a professional full-scale system.

CASE 1

Full-scale system configuration

CASE 2

Compact system configuration

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Wide variety of distinct tools

A variety of tools for route creation or data maintenance are available.
These tools are freely available according to the application requirements and are fully customizable under administrator permissions.

Route Editor

Simplified operation enables creation or editing of an air route including SID, STAR, and traffic patterns for VFR.

Node Editor

Enables creation or editing of ground routes as spots or stop lines.

Ship Editor

Enables setting or modification of aircraft characteristics such as physical properties or flight performance.

Data Editor

Enables setting or modification of individual parameters such as FIX or Visual Reporting Points.

Scenario Editor

A training syllabus can be designed by setting the appearance/disappearance of aircraft as well as climate changes over a set period of time. The settings can even be changed on-the-fly as the simulation is running, demonstrating the high level of integration in the system.

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High precision and high quality graphics

Airport models are faithfully replicated including runway lights and taxi lights. Time zone,climate and visibility variations are also implemented.
Our unique high-speed 3D graphic system, Pegasus-V, created through our development of entertainment products presents a high-quality training aid with realistic visualization imagery of airports and aircraft.

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Wide selection of aircraft models

Numerous aircrafts currently in service are available, and can be selected as required according to purpose and size.
The simulation of gear, flaps, thrust reverser operation, and even engine sound have been individually tailored.
Realistic and detailed flight characteristics such as climbing or turning data have also been incorporated, which realizes flight characteristics just as those of the real aircraft.
Standard parameters such as WTC (Wake Turbulence Category), aircraft codes compliant to the ICAO standard are incorporated in the system.
*The system has a multi-channel 3D sound library that supports OpenAL, SDW7(Sound Director for Windows Version 7) to give a realistic 3D surround sound presence.